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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the strongest literary device used by the author?
(a) Irony.
(b) Inference.
(c) Symbolism.
(d) Romance.

2. What is Pegeen's reaction when she enters her home to find the village girls toasting Christy and the Widow Quin?
(a) She tries to get them to take Christy with them.
(b) She chases them out with a broom.
(c) She is not pleased.
(d) She is thankful for their help.

3. What is Christy's reaction to his father?
(a) Embarrassed about not doing a good job.
(b) Angry that he pretended to be dead.
(c) Afraid that he will be punished by God.
(d) Guilty for hurting him.

4. Pegeen's father is going out for the evening to:
(a) Kate Cassidy's wake.
(b) Church.
(c) Visit the Widow Quin.
(d) Go hunting.

5. Old Mahon returns a third time, rushes in the door and immediately begins to:
(a) Cry.
(b) Beat Christy.
(c) Contest the blessing.
(d) Drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. A literary term for Pegeen's warning to Christy about what will happen if he keeps telling his story is?

2. In his first conversation with Pegeen, Shawn's character is revealed as that of a:

3. Shawn will not stay the night because:

4. The characteristic that Christy lacks until the end of the play is:

5. Who is listening to Jimmy and Philly's conversation and interrupts them?

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